2004. First Edition. 284 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over pictorial paper covered boards. Signed by the author with dedication to title page. Signed photograph of the author tucked into book. Pages remain bright and clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Soft crushing to spine ends. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with chips, tears and creasing.